St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia is a solid school that offers generous merit aid.
St. Joe's is ranked #10 by US News among North "Masters" Universities.
LINK:
http://www.sju.edu/admissions/
SAT GPA Award
over four years
Board of Trustees Scholarship 1500-1600 minimum A Full-tuition
Presidential Scholarship 1300-1600 minimum B $34,000-$64,000
University Scholarship 1200-1290 minimum B $28,000-$34,000
Achievement Scholarship 1000-1190 minimum B+ $20,000-$28,000
Academic Incentive Award $14,000-$16,000